About Holfix | Built on Family - Backed by Craft

Holfix is a family-owned business delivering GIB fixing, plastering, painting, and minor building services across Auckland and Northland. Every wall and ceiling we work on reflects the standard we were taught - because in this trade, the finish speaks for itself.

Learned on Site. Passed Down Through Generations.

Portrait image of Norton Shortland - a smiling man of māori descent with dark hair and moustache wearing a green and navy blue shirt,' has tattoos on his forearm, standing in front of wooden paneling.

I started in the trade at 18, working alongside my father as a plasterer. That early experience gave me the drive to develop a broad skill set across building, plastering, plasterboard installation, and painting. He instilled a belief that if something’s worth doing, it’s worth doing properly - even when no one’s watching. Early starts, long days, learning how materials really behave in New Zealand conditions, and understanding that a good finish isn’t rushed - it’s built layer by layer. That mindset shaped everything we do.

Over the years, I’ve continued to refine my craft, taking pride in delivering solid, high-quality workmanship across every job. With the support of my wife and my dad, who remains a full-time part of the business, what started as a trade has grown into a family-run company built on trust, reliability, and doing things properly.

Now at 41, with over 20 years of hands-on experience, I bring a well-rounded, practical approach to every project through Holfix Ltd

Our Story | Timeline

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Early Foundations — Trade Passed Down

Norton’s introduction to the trade started on site, working alongside his father as a plasterer. This is where the standard was set - do the job properly, take pride in the finish, and stand by your work.


Age 18 — Learning the Craft

“I started in the trade at 18, working alongside my father as a plasterer.”
Long days, hands-on learning, and understanding how materials behave in New Zealand conditions built a strong foundation across plastering and plasterboard.


Building Experience — Expanding the Skill Set

Over the years, that foundation grew into a broad, practical skill set across plasterboard fixing, plastering, stopping, painting, and minor building. The focus stayed the same - quality workmanship, done right the first time.


20+ Years On — Refining the Standard

With over two decades of hands-on experience, Norton developed a well-rounded approach - combining technical skill with real-world efficiency on both residential and commercial projects.


Today — Holfix Limited

What started as a trade has grown into a family-run business, with Norton, his wife Hailie, and his father all part of the company. Holfix continues to operate with the same values it was built on - trust, consistency, and accountability.


Looking Ahead — Built to Last

Every project adds to a reputation that’s been built over generations. The goal stays simple: do the job right, stand by the work, and deliver results that last.

What we build reflects who we are.

We’ve grown up around that standard. It’s not something we talk about much on site, but it shows in how we prepare, how we communicate, and how we finish a job. We won’t cut corners to move faster, and we won’t leave something we wouldn’t be happy with in our own home. Most of our work comes from people passing our name on - and we take that seriously.

Being a family business means the name on the quote is the same one behind the work. Every project, whether it’s a small plasterboard repair or a full commercial fit-out, adds to a reputation that’s taken years to build and only one job to lose.

At the end of the day, we’re here to do the job properly, leave the space better than we found it, and make sure the result holds up long after we’ve gone.

Because for us, quality isn’t a tagline - it’s something we have to live up to, every single day.

As a Kiwi and Māori-owned business, we value our work, our reputation, and the relationships we build with our clients. At Holfix, the focus is simple - do the job right, stand by the work, and deliver results that last.

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Built on a commitment to quality.

We work across both Auckland and Northland regions of New Zealand.

No matter the size of the job, our team is committed to delivering reliable service, quality craftsmanship, and outstanding results.